Meek does not mean weak! The world tries to make Jesus out to be somesort of coward that went around agreeing with everyone and keepingquiet about his beliefs. But if you are a Word reader, you knowthat Jesus taught the strongest message of all times and his messagewent totally against the religious leaders, the law enforcers, andeveryone that thought they were someone. But he was very strategic inhis approach, almost cunning. He would just baffle them with questionsthey could not answer and put them in situations they could not handlewith his powerful word. He was not weak at all but he was meek andlowly in his approach. He did not use his rank or authority to get intoplaces or float above everyone else, but he stayed meek and low so thathe could always touch the people. That is why this beatitude says that ameek person will inherit the earth because a meek person takesthemselves down so they can stay with the people of God and not appearto be greater!

We have a serious problem in the body of Christ today. People are beinglifted up and celebrated like they are the bomb instead of liftingJesus up! Recording artists are acting like super stars now and sellingeverything about themselves. Many pastors and preachers are surroundingthemselves with body guards and not being accessible to the peopleanymore. God is being pimped by people that love money, fame, andworldly accolades! What happened to being “meek“? Jesus did not promotehimself, but he did just the opposite. He told people to keep his worksa secret! Jesus wanted to stay accessible to man so that he could helpthem. He did not preach and then go hide from everyone. He did not givea word and then walk around with the disciples as his body guards toprotect him from the people! Even when Peter tried to act like a bodyguard, Jesus rebuked him! Jesus loved the people and wanted to blessthem. Even when his safety was endangered, he still was so moved withcompassion for the people, that he went among them. Why are thepreachers, recording artists, etc. of the church today acting like theyare stars? Why are they making so many demands in their contracts andtrying to lift themselves up to be something? Why are they preaching orsinging and then hiding backstage or surrounded with entourages ofpeople to stop others from touching them? What is going on? Well, allthey will ever have is their money and their fame. But to get God’sinheritance (your family blessed and saved), you must stay meek likeChrist was. Money and fame are not the measure of success! It’s whatGod thinks of you that counts and he measures us by the condition ofour hearts not the opinions of people.

I just loved this, neicy! I enjoy a pat on the back as much as anyone, and I always need reminded that it’s not about me. Ultimately I want to live a life that glorifies Him, but I find I have to pray for humility a lot! While meekness and humility aren’t exactly the same thing, I think they are inextricably related.